HCM305
Global Perspectives in Healthcare
Comprehensive Test Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the World
Health Organization (WHO) in global health?
a) Develop pharmaceuticals
b) Set international health standards
c) Conduct medical research
d) Direct healthcare services in countries
ANS: b) Set international health standards
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, Rationale: The WHO serves as a leading authority on public
health and aims to set standards and provide guidance on global
health objectives.
2. Which of these factors is NOT considered a social
determinant of health?
a) Education
b) Genetics
c) Economic stability
d) Access to healthcare
ANS: b) Genetics
Rationale: Genetics are intrinsic biological factors, while the
other options relate to external social conditions impacting health.
3. The concept of "universal health coverage" (UHC) means
that:
a) All healthcare systems should be privatized.
b) Everyone should have access to necessary health services
without financial hardship.
c) Healthcare services should be free for all individuals.
d) Only preventive services should be universally covered.
ANS: b) Everyone should have access to necessary health
services without financial hardship.
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, Rationale: UHC aims to ensure that all individuals receive
quality health services without facing economic hardships.
4. Which of the following is a key challenge of global health
governance?
a) International trade restrictions
b) Political instability and conflicts
c) Availability of healthcare technology
d) Aligning healthcare policies globally
ANS: b) Political instability and conflicts
Rationale: Political instability hampers coordinated efforts and
resource distribution in global health governance.
5. What percentage of global deaths can be attributed to non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) as of 2020?
a) 20%
b) 40%
c) 60%
d) 80%
ANS: c) 60%
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Global Perspectives in Healthcare
Comprehensive Test Review (Qns & Ans)
2025
1. Which of the following is the primary purpose of the World
Health Organization (WHO) in global health?
a) Develop pharmaceuticals
b) Set international health standards
c) Conduct medical research
d) Direct healthcare services in countries
ANS: b) Set international health standards
©/2025
, Rationale: The WHO serves as a leading authority on public
health and aims to set standards and provide guidance on global
health objectives.
2. Which of these factors is NOT considered a social
determinant of health?
a) Education
b) Genetics
c) Economic stability
d) Access to healthcare
ANS: b) Genetics
Rationale: Genetics are intrinsic biological factors, while the
other options relate to external social conditions impacting health.
3. The concept of "universal health coverage" (UHC) means
that:
a) All healthcare systems should be privatized.
b) Everyone should have access to necessary health services
without financial hardship.
c) Healthcare services should be free for all individuals.
d) Only preventive services should be universally covered.
ANS: b) Everyone should have access to necessary health
services without financial hardship.
©/2025
, Rationale: UHC aims to ensure that all individuals receive
quality health services without facing economic hardships.
4. Which of the following is a key challenge of global health
governance?
a) International trade restrictions
b) Political instability and conflicts
c) Availability of healthcare technology
d) Aligning healthcare policies globally
ANS: b) Political instability and conflicts
Rationale: Political instability hampers coordinated efforts and
resource distribution in global health governance.
5. What percentage of global deaths can be attributed to non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) as of 2020?
a) 20%
b) 40%
c) 60%
d) 80%
ANS: c) 60%
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